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BG55 WHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,595 mi
Last recorded125,595 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 125,595 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sil dented and damaged

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension and chassis very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 125,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust rubbing on tow bar (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sil dented and damaged

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension and chassis very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 116,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded off flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears n/side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

sill holed and corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 17 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears n/side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

sill holed and corroded n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,332 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 94,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,800 miles

tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 86,806 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,192 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,309 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 24 Oct 2011 73,309 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Air bag light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,724 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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BG55 WHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 WHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 WHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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